The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Indiana Pacers in a regular-season National Basketball Association (NBA) game. The matchup is scheduled to take place at the Crypto Arena on March 25th. Here’s a look at the betting forecast, bookmakers’ odds, and statistics for the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers.
Los Angeles Lakers
Standings: The Los Angeles Lakers are currently positioned in 9th place in the Western Conference standings, having secured 38 wins and 32 losses so far in the season.
Last Matches: In the recent match of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a victory against Philadelphia with a score of 101-94. Anthony Davis played a pivotal role in the Lakers’ triumph, recording a double-double with 23 points and 19 rebounds.
Will not play: Five basketball players from the Los Angeles team are sidelined due to injuries. Colin Castleton is nursing a wrist injury, Jarred Vanderbilt has a leg injury, while Christian Wood and Gabe Vincent are dealing with knee injuries. Additionally, Cameron Reddish will also be unavailable due to an ankle injury.
Team condition: The Lakers are in good form, extending their winning streak to five games before facing Philadelphia. In their previous match, they convincingly defeated Atlanta with a score of 136-105.
Indiana Pacers
Standings: The team from Indianapolis has secured a spot in the Basketball Association playoffs. Indiana currently holds 6th place with 40 wins and 31 losses.
Last Matches: In their recent matchup against Golden State, Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton delivered an impressive performance with a double-double, scoring 26 points and providing 11 assists. This stellar effort led the Pacers to a 123-111 victory over their opponents.
Will not play: Bennedikt Maturin remains sidelined due to a shoulder injury, while there are no players suspended for the match.
Team condition: Indiana is in a rebuilding phase, with key players like OG Anunoby, Robinson, Randle, and Washington back in the lineup. Recently, Doug McDermott and T.J. McConnell have also recovered from injuries.
In their last five games, Indiana secured wins against Brooklyn (121-100) and Detroit (122-103). However, they suffered losses to Cleveland (103-108) and Chicago (129-132).
Betting stats:
- The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana have not faced each other yet this season.
- Both teams are currently on a two-game winning streak.
Prediction and betting
Given the bookmakers’ odds and both teams’ recent performances, the Los Angeles Lakers are favored to win the upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers. Total points over 241 with odds of 1.90 seems like a reasonable bet considering the potential high-scoring nature of the game.
Prediction: Considering the similar level of the opponents and the possibility of either team winning, a safer approach would be to bet on one of the teams to win with a slight advantage in the score.
Bet: Either Los Angeles Lakers (P1) or Indiana (P2) to win with a difference of less than 6 points at odds of 3.00.
Prediction: The average score of games between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana is 220 points. There is a possibility that the teams will play defensively and keep the score close.
Bet: Total points under 241 at odds of 1.90.